Inclusive Leadership Academy Summer Intensive
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with FCSN, is offering a week-long Inclusive Leadership Academy this July 20-24th from 9 am to 4 pm at […]
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with FCSN, is offering a week-long Inclusive Leadership Academy this July 20-24th from 9 am to 4 pm at […]
SEPAC Summer School returns for our 7th year! A free virtual training series will start on Tuesday, June 30th from 7-8 pm and continue each Tuesday for 5 sessions, ending […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of […]
Registration is now full. Please email transition@fcsn.org to be alerted of other upcoming transition-related events. Planning a Life (PAL): College & Beyond Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026Time: 10:00 AM–2:30 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)Location: Schrafft's Center, 529 Main Street, Charlestown, MA Spaces are limited: For youth and young adults with disabilities ages 16–21, their families / caregivers, and the professionals who support them. […]
Join us for the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to help families and professionals understand special education laws, navigate the IEP process with confidence, […]
Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN Join us for our monthly Family Action Meetups (FAMS), hosted by Autism Housing Pathways (AHP), now proudly part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). […]
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects […]
SEPAC Summer School returns for our 7th year! A free virtual training series will start on Tuesday, June 30th from 7-8 pm and continue each Tuesday for 5 sessions, ending […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of […]
Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
Connecting Families Series – August Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Connecting Families invites the whole family to an interactive evening with Giselle Shardlow, who will […]
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects […]
Organizador: NICU GraDs Program, Boston Children's Hospital Los asistentes aprenderán las diferencias entre Intervención Temprana (EI) y la Educación Especial. También recibirán información sobre la reunión de planificación de la transición y los procedimientos de la Educación Especial, incluyendo el referido, la evaluación, la reunión del equipo, la determinación de la elegibilidad, y documentos del […]